Excellent
#167 of 2,225 schools in WA
Top 8% in state
Cascadia Elementary
Elementary School · Seattle School District No. 1
1700 N 90th Street, Seattle, WA 98115
Enrollment
485
Student-Teacher
18.7:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
485
Student-Teacher
18.7:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In Seattle
#7 of 34
public schools
Washington elementary schools
#159 of 1,202
In district
#28 of 106
Seattle School District No. 1
Academic performance
10.0 / 10
Exceptional
About Cascadia Elementary
Cascadia Elementary is a public elementary school in Seattle, WA, part of the Seattle School District No. 1. The school serves approximately 485 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 92.5th percentile among WA schools — an above average rating overall.
Students demonstrate 100% proficiency in math and 97% in reading/language arts, 48 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $148,190, where 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large city setting.
Score Breakdown
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Cascadia Elementary — Students at Cascadia Elementary score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
11.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)
Based on 5 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.5/10.
How Cascadia Elementary Compares
See how Cascadia Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 99.5% (2019) to 97.3% (2024).
Location
1700 N 90th Street, Seattle, WA 98115
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cascadia Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Viewlands Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Greenwood Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, McDonald International School (rated 8.2/10, 1.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Seattle, see our Seattle schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Eagle Staff Middle School Seattle | 0.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Daniel Bagley Elementary School Seattle | 0.7 mi | 7.6 |
| BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY--SEATTLE CAMPUS Seattle | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Olympic View Elementary School Seattle | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| ST CATHERINE SCHOOL Seattle | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| BILLINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL Seattle | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| SEATTLE JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL Seattle | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| PERKINS SCHOOL Seattle | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| DARTMOOR SCHOOL Seattle | 1.0 mi | — |
| Green Lake Elementary School Seattle | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| James Baldwin Elementary School Seattle | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| ST JOHN SCHOOL Seattle | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| SEATTLE AREA GERMAN AMERICAN SCHOOL Seattle | 1.3 mi | 4.9 |
| SPRING ACADEMY Seattle | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Greenwood Elementary School Seattle | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| CHRIST THE KING PARISH SCHOOL Seattle | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Viewlands Elementary School Seattle | 1.3 mi | 9.4 |
| McDonald International School Seattle | 1.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Hazel Wolf K-8 Seattle | 1.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Sacajawea Elementary School Seattle | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$148,190
Median Home Value
$1,041,500
Median Rent
$2,118/mo
Population
54,248
College Educated
78.3%
Homeownership
59.3%
Avg Commute
25.4 min
Poverty Rate
6%
Median Age
37.2
Community Profile
The community surrounding Cascadia Elementary has a median household income of $148,190. It is a well-educated community where 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,041,500, with a median rent of $2,118/month. The local poverty rate of 6.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bryant Elementary School Seattle, WA | 8.6 |
| Chase Lake Elementary Edmonds, WA | 8.6 |
| Helen Haller Elementary School Sequim, WA | 8.6 |
| Longfellow Elementary Spokane, WA | 8.6 |
| Louisa May Alcott Elementary Redmond, WA | 8.6 |
| Point Defiance Elementary School Tacoma, WA | 8.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cascadia Elementary
What grades does Cascadia Elementary serve?
Cascadia Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cascadia Elementary?
Cascadia Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascadia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascadia Elementary is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cascadia Elementary rank in WA?
Cascadia Elementary is ranked #167 out of 2,225 schools in WA.
What is Cascadia Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cascadia Elementary has a composite rating of 8.6 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cascadia Elementary?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Cascadia Elementary has 99.5% math proficiency and 97.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Cascadia Elementary a charter school?
No, Cascadia Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cascadia Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cascadia Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cascadia Elementary?
11.5% of students at Cascadia Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 70 Very Walkable
- Transit Score
- 63 Good Transit
- Bike Score
- 80 Very Bikeable
- City Safety
- High (5,803/100K)
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 11.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 252-5914
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Seattle School District No. 1- District Enrollment
- 50,770
- Schools in District
- 109
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,806
- District Rank
- #28 of 106
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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